No Joke, This Small Tweak Makes High Buns Infinitely More Wearable

High buns are not the most popular hair trend we've seen on this blog. Medium-high seems to fine, but once we get up toward the top of the head, you guys start doing that thing where you apologize for not liking a look I've posted (side note: have I mentioned how cute that is?). But there's a tweak One Tree Hill'sShantel VanSanten has going on here that'll make the whole thing a little more palatable for the non-high-bun-lovers out there.

There's some height in front, a move that is not only face-flattering in general, but softens the "All of her hair is directly on top of her head—why, god, why?" effect this hairstyle may have otherwise. Don't believe me? Contrast it with this look we saw on Kirsten Dunst that you several of you guys called severe. There's a big difference in the feel with this bun, and it's all thanks to the height. It keeps the whole thing soft and romantic.

So what do you think? Am I right? Are more of you digging this particular style more than a regular high bun? Or is there just no saving this hairstyle for you? Chat below.